Laidley
QLD 4341 · Lockyer Valley
3,809 (2021) → 4,253 est. (2025)
Based on transport, liveability & education. Safety is scored separately below.
Laidley is a suburb in Lockyer Valley, QLD 4341, about 64km from Brisbane CBD. Recent property sales in Laidley are too limited to report a reliable median price. The suburb has 3 schools, a transport score of 20/100, and is about 74km inland. Laidley has an overall score of 34/100, based on transport, liveability and education, plus a separate residential safety score of 90/100.
Demographics
Age distribution
ATO 2023-24, postcode 4341 area — postcode-level, not suburb-specific.
Top countries of birth: England (3.78%), New Zealand (2.13%), Germany (0.63%), Netherlands (0.58%), Philippines (0.55%)
Top languages: Cantonese (0.29%), German (0.26%), Mandarin (0.24%), Tagalog (0.24%), Vietnamese (0.21%)
Source: ABS Census 2021
Property
Suburb-level sale prices aren't published for QLD. Median weekly rents:
Source: RTA Queensland · Updated Q1 2026
Residential Safety
QLDdoesn't publish crime data at the suburb level. The rates shown are the Lockyer Valley local-government-area average applied to this suburb, so other suburbs in the same LGA share the same figures.
Recorded residential incidents (latest year), with rate per 100,000 residents:
Includes street and public-place assaults — supplementary context, not part of the safety score.
Residential incidents over time
Sum of the five residential categories above — not all recorded crime.
Area crime context
An independent score — crime data quality varies by state, so safety is shown separately and is not part of the overall score.
Source: Queensland Police Service (LGA-level) · Updated 2025
Schools
Limited school choices
Below average for school access — fewer schools nearby, and families may need to travel for preferred options.
Average ICSEA of schools within 10km 964 (below the national average of 1000).
In suburb
- St Mary's SchoolPrimary · CatholicICSEA 1003
- Laidley State High SchoolSecondary · GovernmentICSEA 923
- Laidley District State SchoolPrimary · GovernmentICSEA 914
Nearby (within 10km)
- Grandchester State SchoolPrimary · Government · 6.1kmICSEA 935
- Blenheim State SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.8kmICSEA 933
- Forest Hill State SchoolPrimary · Government · 7.9kmICSEA 965
- Faith Lutheran College - PlainlandCombined · Independent · 8.2kmICSEA 1014
- Sophia CollegeSecondary · Catholic · 9.7kmICSEA 999
Source: ACARA MySchool · Updated 2025
Transport
Source: TfNSW GTFS
Employment & Economy
Top local industries
Source: DEWR SALM / ABS Census 2021 · Updated SALM Mar 2026 / 2021 Census
Liveability
Amenities within 2–3km
Counted within a short distance of the suburb centre (so nearby facilities count), with the in-boundary count shown beneath.
In this suburb
Source: Bureau of Meteorology · OpenStreetMap · Healthdirect NHSD (via Geoscience Australia)
Fitness
Limited facilities
Below average — fewer fitness options nearby, so you may need to travel to a gym or pool.
Facilities within 3km of the suburb centre. The Fitness Score is a national percentile of these counts per resident.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Outdoors
Mostly urban
Very little parkland or outdoor recreation in and around this suburb.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Outdoor Score is a national percentile led by parks and green space.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Culture
Some cultural venues
Around the national average — a handful of cultural venues, with more on offer a short trip away.
Within 3km of the suburb centre. The Culture Score is a national percentile weighting theatres, museums, galleries, libraries and arts centres most heavily.
Source: OpenStreetMap
Entertainment Scene
A few good options
A handful of local venues to choose from — nothing epic, but you're not driving far either.
Government liquor register data is not yet available for QLD. Venue counts are estimated from OpenStreetMap within 2km of the suburb centre.
View nearby venues on the Entertainment Map →
Source: OpenStreetMap
Childcare
Strong options nearby
Well above average for childcare services — good choice and quality, with most families finding a place without a long drive.
View childcare centres on the map →
Source: ACECQA National Quality Framework Register · Updated July 2026
Aged Care
Government-subsidised aged care services located in this suburb. Star Ratings are the official ratings for residential aged care homes.
Source: Dept of Health, Disability and Ageing · Updated May 2026 Star Ratings
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Frequently asked questions about Laidley
Is Laidley safe?
Laidley has a residential safety score of 90/100, based on residential crime (break-ins, theft from dwellings, vehicle theft, domestic assault and robbery) per resident relative to the NSW median. Its total recorded incident rate is 9,126 per 100,000 across all categories.
How far is Laidley from Brisbane CBD?
Laidley is about 63.5 km from Brisbane CBD, an estimated 168 minutes by public transport.
What schools are in Laidley?
Laidley has 3 schools, with an average ICSEA of 947 (the national average is 1000). Schools are listed factually, not ranked.
What is public transport like in Laidley?
Laidley has a transport score of 20/100 and 8 bus stops.